Bursa Malaysia Stages Weak Start To 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index started the year on a subdued note, tracking the overnight decline in the US market.

Rubber Market Follows Regional Futures Market Uptrend

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market closed positive on Monday, supported by the uptrend in regional rubber futures markets, following expectations of improved Chinese economic data from additional stimulus, a dealer said.

Local Institutions Maintain Bursa Malaysia Buying Streak For 10th Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Local institutions extended their support for Bursa Malaysia for the 10th consecutive week, with net purchases of domestic equities totalling RM416.9 million, according to MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd (MIDF).  

Holiday Calm Keeps Ringgit Flat At Opening

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened flat against the US dollar today, weighed down by a lack of catalysts during the holiday-shortened week, an analyst said.  

Window Dressing Activities Likely To Drive Bursa Malaysia Higher Next Week

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 (Bernama) -- Year-end window dressing activities are expected to drive Bursa Malaysia's continued uptrend next week, fuelled by positive sentiment, according to UOB Kay Hian Wealth Advisors Sdn Bhd. 

Thin Trading In Gold Futures Likely To Persist Into Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 (Bernama) -- Trading of gold futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is likely to remain subdued next week due to the lack of significant interest.

Rubber Market Likely To Trade Range-bound With Downside Bias Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to be trading range-bound with a downside bias next week as demand seems to be sluggish during the holiday season, said industry expert Denis Low.

CPO Futures May Be Supported By Weaker Output, Lower Stocks Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade with a bullish bias next week due to weaker output and lower stock levels, according to palm oil trader David Ng.

Rubber Market Supported By China's Positive Economic Outlook

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market closed mixed on Friday, supported by the performance of its regional peers in response to the positive outlook for China's economy, a dealer said.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit maintained its upward momentum and opened higher against the US dollar on Friday, despite the greenback's strength driven by expectations about the United States (US) administration’s trade policy.

Gold Futures Rebound To Close Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- Gold futures rebounded to end higher on Thursday on renewed interest as traders returned after the Christmas holiday.

SMR 20 Rubber at 1 Week High Amid Stronger Regional Oil Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- The local Standard Malaysian Rubber 20 (SMR 20) market traded sharply higher to a one-week high mirroring regional rubber futures markets supported by gains in benchmark crude oil prices.